Private Tour: Dalyan Turtle Beach & Mud Baths from Fethiye and Oludeniz
Private Tour: Dalyan Turtle Beach & Mud Baths from Fethiye and Oludeniz
Turtle Beach is an excellent swimming place. This 7 km long stretch of beachfront is one of the last nesting sites for the extinct Loggerhead Caretta Caretta Sea Turtles. Between a lake (freshwater) and sea (salty water), this unique beach lies.Admire the rock tombs that date back to the 4th century; the Lycian King Tombs of Kaunos feature striking Greek-style pillars and intricate hand-carved reliefs depicting gods, angels and spirits.Experience the rejuvenating mud baths and thermal springs in Dalyan.
Playing in the mud baths in Dalyan is a lot of fun. Visit Turtle Research Hospital & Rescue Center and see loggerhead turtles ''Caretta Caretta'' in Turkey.In addition, you're guaranteed to see turtles on this tour.This Private Dalyan Tour includes; private guide, private air-conditioned transport, river cruise, lunch, entrance fees, mud bath fee, sightseeing tours, hotel pickup and drop-off.
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The Kaptan June Sea Turtle Conservation Foundation
On our tour we take you to one of the most incredible places near town of Dalyan at Iztuzu beach – Sea Turtle Research Hospital and Rescue Center, which rescues and rehabilitates injured loggerhead turtles Caretta Caretta in Turkey – the largest hard-shell turtle in the world.
1 hourDalyan Nehri
When we get to Dalyan then we will cruise down the River Dalyan on taxi boats. Dalyan river estuary will take us to another interesting point where we will refresh our skin with sulfuric mud baths.
45 minutesDalyan Mud Bath
Dalyan mud baths are said to be good for rheumatism, lower back pain, and sciatica. Also, sulfur in the mud bath is effective against wrinkles and stretching your skin. For this reason, Dalyan mud bath, beauty mud or beauty bath is also called. According to the rumors, the Egyptian queen Cleopatra also made a mud bath in Dalyan and even owed its beauty to these baths.
2 hoursKaunos
The greatest feature of Dalyan Caunos Ancient City is that it has rock tombs. The rock tombs were built in the 4th century BC and were also used in the Roman period. The ancient city of Caunos was founded in 1842 by the British archaeologist Hoskyn. Since Caunos tombs are located on rocks and impossible to reach, we'll take a closer look at it by our boat and listen to its story from our professional guide.
45 minutesIztuzu Beach
While the places where the turtle eggs are located are marked by the officers, the beach is closed to the public entrance between 8:00pm and 8:00am. It is forbidden to light and make noise around the beach during these hours.
2 hoursDalyan Nehri
After the swim break at the Iztuzu beach, with the last part of the river cruise, we will return to our Private Vehicle and head back to Fethiye or Oludeniz.
45 minutesIncluded
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Guidance
- Insurance
- Lunch
- River Boat Cruise
- Turtle Beach Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Dalyan Mud Bath
- Entry/Admission - Iztuzu Beach
- Entry/Admission - The Kaptan June Sea Turtle Conservation Foundation
- Entry/Admission - Dalyan Nehri
Not Included
- All Drinks
- Personal Expenses
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.